‘S’-Range Carp Rods

The ever-popular ‘S’-Range carp rods have, in many anglers’ eyes, become genuine classics. Although they’ve been with us for a number of years, they still hold a dedicated following because the action simply does what it should—smooth, progressive and confidence-inspiring—whether you’re casting, playing fish under the tip, or leaning into a bigger lead at range.

Unlike many companies, we take great pains to create the best rods we can before launch, rather than releasing a model and then constantly changing it year after year. We only evolve a range when there’s a truly meaningful step forward in materials or performance—and because the more progressive action of these blanks remains very much in demand, the ‘S’-Range will continue to be available.

In a world increasingly obsessed with heavy test curves and super-stiff rods, the ‘S’-Range brings back something many anglers miss—the simple pleasure of playing fish. The progressive curve loads smoothly and stays connected, turning lunges into controlled pressure rather than jolts. That cushioning inspires confidence, even when fishing lighter lines, helping to prevent hook pulls and reduce the risk of line breakage. It also takes the edge off modern braided mainlines, making them feel far less harsh and ultimately more pleasurable to use.

The blanks are produced from low-resin Japanese 36t carbon, finished with an attractive 3k weave running right to the tip. They also feature our Perdurable finish—meaning no paint or lacquer is applied after precision grinding, so you can admire the quality of the material for years to come, while also benefiting from a finish that won’t chip or flake in the way painted blanks can. As standard, they are fitted with a Clone 3k reel seat and ‘S’-Lite guides with a subtle gun-smoke frame colour. The rods shown in the table are supplied with abbreviated handles, finished with a combination of EVA and shrink rubber butt grip, completed with stainless steel collars and butt cap for dependable long-term use.

Every ‘S’-Range rod is hand-built in the UK, and can be built to virtually any preferred specification—whether that’s the Abbreviated style shown here, or Full Cork, Full EVA, or Full Shrink.

Amongst the most popular models are the 12’ 2¾lb and 12’ 3¼lb, both offering that classic progressive ‘S’-Range feel while covering the heart of modern carp fishing—from balanced all-round work right through to heavier leads, bags and more demanding venues. At the other end of the scale, the lighter 2lb and 2¼lb rods make superb all-round specimen tools—perfect when you want a softer actioned carp rod, yet equally at home for tench and bream fishing where that forgiving curve really comes into its own.